State visit to France of President Tony Tan (17-23 May)

The President of the Republic of Singapore, Mr Tony Tan, visited France from 17 to 23 May. This visit took place as France and Singapore celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations this year. France is one of the first thirteen countries which recognized the independence of Singapore in 1965.

President Tan was received at the Elysée by President François Hollande who gave a state dinner in his honour, as well as in Matignon where he met Prime Minister Manuel Valls. Mr Tony Tan then proceeded to Bordeaux, followed by the air base at Cazaux where a training group for the Singapore Air Force is based permanently.